Stop the Stand-Offs: Real-Life Fixes for Your 5, 10, or 15-Year-Old #616

Stop the Stand-Offs: Real-Life Fixes for Your 5, 10, or 15-Year-Old #616

Author: Kirk Martin July 26, 2026 Duration: 20:18
Ever find yourself locked in a screaming match with your strong-willed child and suddenly realize, "Wait... I’m arguing with a five-year-old?" Whether you're dealing with a tantrumy toddler, a 10-year-old who makes everything a battle, or an unmotivated teenager who has shut down, Kirk shares powerful, real-world examples that will show you exactly how to de-escalate the tension and motivate your child ASAP.PS: This is the final week of our Christmas in July Sale. Get the lowest prices of the year NOW! Visit https://celebratecalm.com/july-sale/ to learn more and to change your family. Email casey@celebratecalm.com with any questions.COZY EARTHHead to https://cozyearth.com and use my code CALM for an exclusive 20% off.IXL LEARNINGMake an impact on your child’s learning, get IXL now. Calm Parenting Podcast listeners get an exclusive 20% off an IXL membership when you sign up today at https://IXL.com/KIRKHUNGRYROOTGo to https://Hungryroot.com/Calm and use Code CALM to get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. SKYLIGHT CALENDARRight now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to https://MySkylight.com/PARENTINGCURE HYDRATIONCure is offering our listeners 20% off your first order! Stay hydrated and feel your best. Visit https://curehydration.com/CALM and use promo code CALM for 20% off your first order.WAYFAIRHead to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If your household feels more like a courtroom with a strong-willed child who debates every request, take a breath. The Calm Parenting Podcast is a conversation for exactly that reality, hosted by Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm. This isn't about theoretical ideals; it's built on direct experience from years of working with over 1,500 challenging kids, including those with AD/HD, OCD, ODD, and ASD, right in his own home. Kirk translates that hands-on work into concrete steps you can use immediately, strategies that have already shifted dynamics for more than a million parents and teachers worldwide. Each episode moves beyond the frustration of daily power struggles, yelling, and defiance to offer a different path forward. You'll hear practical, life-changing approaches that focus on connection over control, understanding what's really driving the behavior rather than just reacting to it. This podcast provides a sense of solidarity and actionable advice for transforming tense standoffs into cooperative relationships, making your home a calmer place for everyone. Tune in for grounded perspectives that help you respond with intention, not just emotion.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Calm Parenting Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Sibling Scripts: Your Summer Guide to Turn Provoking Into Peace #613 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:05
Usually there’s a provoking child and the more compliant one who gets picked on and has a hard time speaking up. How can you get your strong-willed child to stop provoking siblings? How can you teach your compliant child…
Parenting A Take-Charge Child Without Butting Heads Or Giving In #612 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:43
It’s easy to lock horns with a demanding, strong-willed child who barges into a room and declares what they are going to do…without asking your permission! Does your child ever delay bedtime because they just HAVE TO com…
Special Q&A With My Son, Casey? What Do You Want to Know? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:54
I have two very important things to share with you that will take less than two minutes! If you could ask Casey anything about his experience as a strong-willed child, what would you ask him? Email Casey@CelebrateCalm.co…
What You Can & Should Never Try to Fix About Your Kids #605 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:02
Your kids have brains that work differently. Some have a specific diagnosis. How can you teach your kids about their nature in a positive, constructive way without shame, negativity, or singling them out? I give you scri…